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London West - Branch Diary 2010-2011

(includes West London, West Surrey and North East Hampshire)

In addition to the events listed below, the London West Branch has two regular 'clubs':

Wednesday Club - 1st Wednesday every month from 12:00 at the Railway Club (former BRSA) Woking
Friday Club - 3rd Friday every month from 12:30 at the Railway Club (former BRSA) Feltham

Members of other BTPF Branches are welcome to join us on our Days Out and Rambles, especially where we stray on to that Branch's "territory".  We normally get a group of about 20 on our rambles.

Here are some pictures from some of our recent Rambles - TIP! click on the 'thumbnail' images below to view them full size and then click on the Back button to return to this page:

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Assembling for the Christ's Hospital Ramble

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Christ's Hospital Ramble

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Assembling at the station for the Ramble at Wanborough

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Wanborough Ramble, 
Nov 2008

Branch Diary 2010

The 2010-11 programme of activities for London West Branch is being prepared and will be published soon - please keep an eye on this page.  (Some shared activities with Croydon & East Surrey Branch have been added.)

 
Date Time Event
Tues 03 Aug 10

10:45

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Richmond station

Tues 10 Aug 10

11:05

Croydon Branch Ramble

Eridge Circular

Meet at Eridge Station at 11:05

Tues 07 Sept 10

10:30

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Leatherhead Station

Thurs 09 Sept 10

London West Branch Annual Lunch

This year's Annual Lunch will be at the Barley Mow (Crown Carvery), Hayling Island. 

Direct bus from Havant Bus Station.  

Full details will appear in the Summer Newsletter to be published in August

Tues 14 Sept 10

11:00

Croydon Branch Ramble

Oxted Circular

Meet at Oxted Station at 11:00

Thurs 16 Sept 10

Manningtree to East Bergholt - a Walk in Constable Country

Meet at Liverpool Street Station for the 09:30 train to Manningtree OR meet at Manningtree station at 10:35

Walk approximately 5.5 miles to East Bergholt via Flatford Mill and Dedham

One short gradual climb near end of walk, no stiles or other hazards.

Pub lunch at Dedham

Then options: 

1. Bus to Manningtree 

2. Bus to Colchester (Town Centre) 

3. Walk back to Manningtree

If you are interested, please advise Peter Blanthorn (contact details in Newsletter) so that he can advise the pub how many to expect for lunch. Wear strong Walking Shoes and bring Waterproofs in case of rain.

Weds 22 Sept 10

Visit to Shepherd Neame Brewery, Faversham, Kent 

It is suggested that we have lunch in a local pub or café and meet at the Brewery at 12:45 for a guided tour of the Brewery starting at 13:00.  The tour takes approximately 90 minutes. 

If you wish to have lunch, meet at Faversham Station at 11:40 hours

Suggested trains:

From St Pancras (Domestic) depart at 10:28, arrive Faversham 11:33 

From Victoria depart at 10:22, arrive Faversham 11:39 

Otherwise take a later train and meet at the Brewery at 12:45. 

Return Trains:

To St Pancras - depart at 14:58, arrive 16:06 or 15:28, arrive 16:40 

To Victoria - depart at 14:52, arrive 16:07 or 15:22, arrive 16:38 or 15:52, arrive 17:07

Cost of tour £9.50 per Person. Cheques payable to Peter Blanthorn by 1st September, please (contact details in Newsletter). 

Note: We need a minimum of 16 persons, otherwise the cost will be higher. 

Thurs 23 Sept 10

14:00

London West Branch Autumn Meeting

Surbiton Library Hall

Tues 05 Oct 10

10:45

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Woking Station (Up Side Exit, Platform No. 1) for a ramble over Horsell Common to Fairoaks Airfield.  

Refreshments available en route.

Tues 12 Oct 10

10:56

Croydon Branch Ramble

Amberley to Pulborough

Meet at Amberley Station at 10:56

Tues 19 Oct 10

11:00

Coffee Morning 

Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, near Farnham

Weds 20 Oct 10

10:42

London West Branch Ramble

A Ramble in Wychwood Forest - meet at Charlbury Station

Train departs Reading at 09:52, arrives Charlbury at 10:42

This ramble is 7 to 8 miles with pub lunch possible at Finstock.

Leader: Stewart Greenaway

Tues 26 Oct 10

10:00

Bletchley Park 

Meet at London Euston Station

Tues 02 Nov 10

10:50

London West Branch Ramble

Meet at Wanborough Station

Tues 09 Nov 10

10:52

Croydon Branch Ramble

Chipstead to Coulsdon

Meet at Chipstead Station at 10:52

Tues 16 Nov 10

11:00-ish

London West Ramblers' End of Season Get-together

at Woking Railway Club

Tues 23 Nov 10

11:00

Coffee Morning 

Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham

Tues 07 Dec 10

10:20

RAF Museum, Hendon 

Meet at St. Pancras International (Domestic) - East Midland Trains

 **  Joint Trip or Activity with OSA Croydon and/or BRB HQ Retired Staff Branches.

Rambles

We welcome all OSA and BTPF members to join us on our Rambles.

All rambles start and finish at a station, except where otherwise shown.  Just meet us at the time and location shown, or join us on the train!  Please make yourselves known to the leader of the ramble on the day.

**Please check train times against the current timetable before travelling** - click here to check your train times on the National Rail website or on Transport Direct (for trains and other modes of transport) before you set off.

Unless shown, it is always necessary to bring sufficient food and drink for the day.

NB: for the additional Days Out / Walks, the mention of a Pub Lunch does not imply that one has to be taken or that you may need to go into a pub.  It is purely an additional bonus for those who may wish to enjoy a meal and/or a drink, as opposed to taking sandwiches.  The cost of Pub OAP Meals can, and does, vary considerably.

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